Wishaw charity will leave an indelible mark on workers tattooed for fundraiser

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Staff at a Wishaw charity that is wrestling with funding cuts have shown their commitment to the cause by being tattooed with it’s logo.Made4U in ML2 has seen a reduction of £15,000 in funding from the local authority and in a bid to maintain the majority of its current services to local children and young people, staff and volunteers decided to hold a fundraising week.A host of activities were arranged as they attempted to raise £4000.

These included hair dying, an ice-bucket challenge, a bake sale, and an opportunity for visitors to “soak the staff”. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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It’s currently just short of the mark following a colossal effort from staff and volunteers at the charity based in Greenfield Street in